Events in January 2020
- PIIC ~ Winter Retreat
PIIC ~ Winter Retreat
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01/15/2020Beat the Winter blues and refine your coaching practices at the annual PIIC Winter Retreat! This learning event is scheduled in January at BLaST Intermediate Unit #17 in Williamsport. The registration for this event is free and open to all instructional coaches, specialists, and administrators. Please bring your love for learning and a friend who shares your excitement!
2400 Reach RoadWilliamsport, PA 17701USA570-323-8561 - Eligibility Requirements for Speech & Language Impairment
Eligibility Requirements for Speech & Language Impairment
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01/28/2020School based practice is challenging especially navigating the intersection were compliance, best practice, our training and free appropriate public education intersect. This session will include a fast paced review of psychometric data related to standardized assessments (e.g., reliability, validity, sensitivity, specificity, and the purpose of the test, scoring consideration) for Speech Language Pathology and an overview of comprehensive assessment to prevent over or under identification of speech language disabilities in the school settings. In addition to standardized assessments and comprehensive evaluation, the session will include discussion of IDEA/chapter 14 and root cause analysis of high caseloads. Outcomes: Participants will: 1. State the psychometric data needed to determine if a test is a valid measure for a particular student. 2. Identify tests that have limited or poor psychometric data. 3. State 4 parts of a comprehensive school based assessment 4. Discuss 3 potential causes for high caseloads as it relates to our practice. Sign in begins at 8:45 AM
Agenda - 9:30-3 pm
ASHA Ceu’s- .45
ACT 48 Hours: 5
Registration closes on January 21, 2020
BLaST IU 17 - Canton Office